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Question 1003358: A wise man once said,"300 reduced by 4 times my age is 92." What is his age
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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300 - 4x = 92.

300-92 = 4x,

4x = 208,

x = = 52.


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